Health and Safety Representatives

Becoming an HSR

To be a Health and Safety Representative (HSR) you must be a worker who has been formally elected by the members of your work group to represent them on health and safety matters.

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HSR functions and powers

Find out more about HSR functions and powers under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

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HSR voice

Find information, guidance, and resources to help you in your role as an HSR. Your needs, your role in your words.

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HSR training

To use the functions and powers available to HSRs under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA), you will need to be trained.

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Work groups

Before an Health and Safety Representative (HSR) is elected, the business must determine the work groups (groups of workers) the HSR will represent.

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HSR election process

If your business is required by law to have HSRs or you choose to have an HSR as part of your worker participation practices, you need to follow the HSR election process.

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Business obligations

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA), businesses must support workers in their role as HSRs.

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Provisional improvement notice (PIN)

An HSR can issue a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) if they believe a person is breaking the law or likely to break the law.

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Protections for HSRs

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA), there are a number of protections in place for both businesses and Health and Safety Representatives

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Ceasing to be an HSR

There are a number of situations where a person can cease to be an Health and Safety Representative

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Resources for HSRs

Tools and resources to support you in your role as an Health and Safety Representative

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